భోజనానికి నేనూ, మాబొప్పడు, లెక్క చెప్పడానికి నేనొక్కడనే అన్నాడట
bhojananiki nenu, maboppadu, lekka cheppadaniki nenokkadane annadata
For the meal, it's me and my father; for the bill, it's just me.
This expression is used to describe a person who is eager to share the benefits or rewards but refuses to share the responsibilities or costs. It highlights a selfish attitude where one wants more than their fair share while avoiding any liability.
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మావాళ్ళు వద్దన్నదానికి, నేను వచ్చినదానికి ఇతజ్ఞపుదానికి యిట్లనే కావాలి కట్టుకో మన్నాడట.
mavallu vaddannadaniki, nenu vachchinadaniki itajnyapudaniki yitlane kavali kattuko mannadata.
For my people saying no, for my coming here, and for this fate, he said to tie it (the knot) just like this.
This expression is used to describe a situation where someone makes a poor choice against the advice of well-wishers and then tries to justify the unfortunate consequences as if they were intended or deserved. It highlights the irony of stubbornly sticking to a bad decision even when it results in hardship.
తెలివికి తల లేకపోయినా, భోజనానికి పొట్ట ఉంది.
teliviki tala lekapoyina, bhojananiki potta undi.
Even if there is no head for intelligence, there is a stomach for food.
This sarcastic expression is used to describe someone who lacks common sense, wisdom, or the desire to work, yet is always ready and eager to eat. It highlights the irony of a person being mentally inactive but physically demanding.
ఆ దారి ఎక్కడికి పోతుంది అని అంటే, ఎక్కడికీ పోదు, నేను పుట్టింది మొదలు ఇక్కడే ఉంది అన్నట్లు.
a dari ekkadiki potundi ani ante, ekkadiki podu, nenu puttindi modalu ikkade undi annatlu.
When asked where that road goes, replying that it doesn't go anywhere and has been right here since I was born.
A humorous or sarcastic expression used to describe a person who interprets a question too literally or lacks common sense. It mocks the ignorance of someone who fails to understand that 'where does the road go' refers to its destination, not its physical movement.
గాజుల బేరము భోజనానికి సరి.
gajula beramu bhojananiki sari.
The sale proceeds of bangles are just enough to buy food.
For a petty businessman, the profit from his business would hardly meet his basic needs. This refers to an unprofitable enterprise.
భోజనానికి ముందు, స్నానానికి వెనక.
bhojananiki mundu, snananiki venaka.
First to dinner, last to bathe. The first at dinner gets the best of the fare, the last to bathe gets the best supply of warm water.
This expression is used to describe a person who is very eager and first to arrive when it is time to eat, but very lazy or hesitant when it comes to hygiene, work, or taking a bath. It highlights a character that prioritizes pleasure over duty or cleanliness.
నన్ను నేనే ఎరుగను, నిన్ను నేనేమి ఎరుగుదును?
nannu nene eruganu, ninnu nenemi erugudunu?
He said "I don't know myself, how can I know you?" Said of a supercilious fellow.
This expression is used to describe a person who lacks self-awareness or basic competence, making them incapable of understanding or helping others. It is often used in a philosophical context regarding self-realization or sarcastically when someone who can't handle their own problems tries to offer advice to others.
నీవు పాడినదానికి నేను విన్నదానికి సరిపోయింది, తలూపినదానికి తంబూరా పెట్టిపో
nivu padinadaniki nenu vinnadaniki saripoyindi, talupinadaniki tambura pettipo
It is enough for what you sang and what I heard; for my nodding, just leave the Tambura and go.
This expression is used sarcastically to describe a situation where someone's performance or work is so bad that the listener/observer wants them to stop immediately. It implies that the effort was a waste of time and the 'appreciation' (nodding) was merely a courtesy, so the person should just hand over their tools and leave before causing further annoyance.
భోజనానికి ముందు, స్నానానికి వెనుక
bhojananiki mundu, snananiki venuka
Before the meal, after the bath
This expression refers to the sequence of daily routines or the priority of tasks. It is often used to describe someone who is very punctual or eager for food (being first at the table) but perhaps less enthusiastic about chores or preparation (being last to bathe). In a broader sense, it highlights a tendency to prioritize personal comfort or enjoyment over effort.
రాగానకు నేను, అందానకు మా అక్క.
raganaku nenu, andanaku ma akka.
I for singing, my eldest sister for beauty. Said by an ass of itself and the camel by way of praise. Applied to a braggart. Did you ever before hear an ass play upon a lute ?
This expression is used sarcastically to describe people who boast about their own non-existent talents or qualities. It often refers to a situation where two individuals claim to be experts in something they are actually quite bad at, highlighting their shared delusions or incompetence.
మందికి చెప్పాను కానీ, మనకు చెప్పానా?
mandiki cheppanu kani, manaku cheppana?
I told the crowd, but did I tell myself?
This expression is used to describe a person who gives advice to everyone else but fails to follow that same advice in their own life. It highlights hypocrisy or the gap between preaching and practicing, similar to the English idiom 'Practice what you preach.'